Perioperative considerations for elective surgery in patients with deep brain stimulation implantation

Practical considerations and nuances in anesthesia for patients undergoing deep brain stimulation implantation surgery

The field of functional neurosurgery has expanded in last decade to include newer indications, new devices, and new methods. This advancement has challenged anesthesia providers to adapt to these new requirements. This review aims to discuss the nuances and practical issues that are faced while administering anesthesia for deep brain stimulation surgery.

P144: Review of Deep Brain Stimulation Target Areas in Patients with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a psychiatric disorder manifested by thoughts and impulses that produce anxiety and result in patients performing repetitive rituals. Treatment generally consists of cognitive behavioral intervention and serotonin reuptake inhibitors. Up to 40% of patients will have functional impairment that significantly affects their quality of life. In the late 1990’s,...

Letter to Editor: Neuropsychiatric Consequences of Deep Brain Stimulation in Patients with Chronic Movement Disorders

Perioperative management of patients with diabetes undergoing ambulatory elective surgery.

OBJECTIVE The objective was to assess processes of care for patients with diabetes undergoing elective surgery. METHODS A retrospective review of medical records was conducted to determine frequency of perioperative glucose monitoring, changes in glucose control, and treatment of intraoperative hyperglycemia. RESULTS A total of 268 patients underwent 287 elective procedures. Mean age was 67...

Deep brain stimulation surgery for alcohol addiction.

BACKGROUND The consequences of chronic alcohol dependence cause important health and economic burdens worldwide. Relapse rates after standard treatment (medication and psychotherapy) are high. There is evidence from in vivo investigations and from studies in patients that the brain's reward system is critically involved in the development and maintenance of addictive behavior, suggesting that m...